"I don't get into all the 'I need a contract' stuff," he said. "I'm not here for money. I'm not broke. So I'm fine. I can wait until the end of the year to get a contract, but I know that time is coming."

If Green doesn't receive a long-term contract at some point, then the Bengals could use the franchise tag on him in March.

Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant and Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas have yet to sign long-term deals after having their respective clubs use the franchise tag on them. Green is monitoring their situations, but he believes it won't affect him.

"It doesn't say anything about me," Green said. "They're three different teams. Three different people. You don't know what their situation is. All I can do is control what I can do, and that's play football. Everything after that takes care of itself."

(3/23/2015)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green can become a free agent after the 2015 season if no long-term deal can be worked out, but Bengals owner Mike Brown said they will consider using the franchise tag on the Pro Bowl wide receiver, reports Cincinnati.com

"It's a difficult test for us, but we do have the fallback if we need to of using the franchise tag," Brown said. "So, that's one option."

Brown added that it will be expensive to retain Green using the tag and they will have other potential free agents to lock up as well.

"We don't know yet where we are going to end up but we have tried to prepare ourselves for it some by holding back on cap expenditures this year which can be rolled over into next year," he said. "That will give us a little bit more potential to make deals."

A.J. Green, Jermaine Gresham head Bengals' inactive list

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(1/4/2015)The Bengals will be without top wideout A.J. Green (concussion) and starting tight end Jermaine Gresham (back) for Sunday's playoff game at Indianapolis. They combined for 1,501 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns this season.

Green played in 13 games for Cincinnati during the regular season, totaling 69 catches for 1,041 yards and six touchdowns. The Bengals will down to wide receivers Mohamed Sanu, Brandon Tate, Greg Little and Cobi Hamilton for their matchup with the Colts.

The Bengals are currently 3 1/2-point underdogs against the Colts Sunday.

Bengals WR A.J. Green officially doubtful for playoff game

Green suffered a concussion near the end of a Week 17 loss to Pittsburgh and remains in the league-mandated concussion protocol. He was a limited participant in practice on Thursday, but was spotted in street clothes on Friday. He'll need to be medically cleared by an independent neurologist in order to play on Sunday, however, based on his status on the injury report that seems unlikely. Mohamed Sanu will likely emerge as Andy Dalton's primary target if Green can't go.

The Bengals are 3-point underdogs, as of Friday, per VegasInsider.com.

Bengals WR A.J. Green's status remains up in the air

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(1/2/2015)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green was unable to practice on Friday, leaving his status up in the air for Sunday's wild-card showdown against Indianapolis, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. Green suffered a concussion near the end of a Week 17 loss to Pittsburgh and remains in the league-mandated concussion protocol. He'll need to be medically cleared by an independent neurologist in order to play on Sunday.

Green has just three playoff appearances. He came down with 13 receptions for 161 yards and no touchdowns in those three games. He has 11 catches for 123 yards and two touchdowns in two career games against the Colts.

The Bengals are 3-point underdogs, as of Friday, per VegasInsider.com.

Green left Week 17 against Pittsburgh with the injury, and now his status remains uncertain for Sunday's wild-card game against Indianapolis. Green has 11 catches for 123 yards and two touchdowns in two career games against the Colts.

Cincinnati opened as a 6-point underdog at Indianapolis. The line has dropped to 3 points in favor of the Colts.

Bengals WR A.J. Green returns to practice Thursday

Green, who suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Steelers, is still going through the concussion protocol, so he could not talk with reporters Thursday. He was limited to warmups and installs Thursday. He will see a neuropsychologist Friday and meet with an independent doctor Saturday, per ESPN.

As of Thursday, the Bengals were considered a 3-point underdog for Sunday's wild-card game at Indianapolis. The line opened with the Colts being 6-point favorites, per VegasInsider.com.

Green has 11 catches for 123 yards and two touchdowns in two career games against the Colts. He has 13 catches for 161 yards and no touchdowns in three career playoff appearances.

A.J. Green (concussion) not practicing Wednesday

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(12/31/2014)Bengals No. 1 wideout A.J. Green is not practicing Wednesday, reports the team's website. Green remains in the league's concussion protocol after taking a shot to the head in the fourth quarter of the Week 17 loss to the Steelers.

Cincinnati is a 3.5-point underdog in Sunday's Wild Card game at Indianapolis.

Bengals WR A.J. Green in concussion protocol

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(12/29/2014)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green is in the concussion protocol after exiting Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Steelers with a head injury, the team announced.

Green lost a fumble and took a shot to the head in the fourth quarter of the game, sending him to the locker room for examination. He finished the game with a team-high eight receptions and 82 yards. Green secured his fourth-straight 1,000-yard season with the performance, ending the regular season with 1,041 yards and six touchdowns on 69 receptions.

The Bengals will head to Indianapolis to face the Colts Sunday, leaving Green with a full week to get cleared.

Bengals WR A.J. Green (head) questionable to return Sunday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(12/28/2014)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green is questionable to return to Sunday night's regular-season finale due to a head injury.

Green took a blow to the head in the fourth quarter, which caused a fumble that was recovered by the defense. He was eventually helped off the field and sent to the locker room for an evaluation. Green had led his team in receiving Sunday at the time of the injury, racking up eight receptions on 13 targets for 82 yards. He became just the second player to post 1,000-yard seasons in each of the last four years in Sunday's game.

Bengals WR A.J. Green (biceps) active for Week 17 vs. Steelers

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(12/28/2014)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (biceps) is active for Sunday's regular-season finale agains the Steelers after being listed as probable on the final injury report for Week 17.

Report: Bengals A.J. Green will play Week 17 vs. Steelers

(12/27/2014)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green said Saturday that he'll play in Sunday's Week 17 matchup with the Steelers, ESPN reports.

Green will be playing with a deep bicep bruise after being ruled probable on the team's final injury report. He'll probably take a painkilling shot before the game, per the report.

The Bengals are a 3 1/2-point underdog in Pittsburgh against the Steelers.

Bengals WR A.J. Green ruled probable for SNF

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/26/2014)Bengals receiver A.J. Green was officially ruled as probable for Sunday night's contest against the Steelers despite dealing with a biceps injury.

Green was ineffective after suffering the injury Monday night against Denver with the injury. He leads the team with 61 catches for 959 yards and six touchdowns.

Cincinnati is a 3 1/2-point underdog at Pittsburgh. The Bengals can clinch the AFC North division title with a win.

Bengals WR A.J. Green (arm) returns to practice

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(12/25/2014)Bengals receiver A.J. Green (bruised bicep) returned to a limited practice Thursday, reports the team's website. Green now seems likely to play Sunday at Pittsburgh with the AFC North title at stake.

Even in an injury-plagued year, Green leads Cincy with 61 catches for 959 yards and six touchdowns. How effective he'll be Sunday night remains to be seen. But Green's return to practice is good news for the Bengals, who are 3.5-point underdogs.

In the first meeting with the Steelers, Green exploded for 11 catches for 224 yards and a touchdown.

Bengals WR A.J. Green not practicing Wednesday

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(12/24/2014)Bengals wideout A.J. Green told reporters his bruised bicep is feeling better Wednesday and he's able to move his arm more, but he did not participate in practice. Green was ineffective after suffering the injury Monday night against Denver.

With the division title at stake Sunday night in Pittsburgh, Green probably will gut it out. Cincy is a 3.5-point underdog.

Green sustained the injury in the opening quarter and finished with zero catches on four targets, barely playing after halftime. In 12 games, Green has posted 61 catches for 959 yards and six touchdowns.

Cincinnati will face the Steelers in Week 17 with the AFC North on the line. The Bengals are a 3-point road underdog vs. Pittsburgh

A.J. Green has bruised bicep, thinks he'll play Week 17

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(12/23/2014)Bengals wideout A.J. Green told ESPN.com he suffered a bruised right bicep in Monday's win over the Broncos, adding he thinks he'll be healthy enough to play Sunday night at Pittsburgh with the AFC North on the line.

"If I can go, I'm going -- no matter what it is," Green said. "We're playing for something big."

Green got hurt in the first quarter and finished with zero catches on four targets; he barely played after halftime. He said it was like playing with "one arm."

Bengals WR A.J. Green injures arm, goes without a catch

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(12/22/2014)Bengals star wideout A.J. Green injured his right arm in the first quarter of Monday's win over Denver and was not the same after that. Green tried to play through the injury, went for X-rays, then tried to play again.

He was barely on the field after halftime and finished with zero catches on four targets. If Green, who got popped by Broncos safety T.J. Ward, is healthy enough, he'll visit the Steelers in Week 17.

A.J. Green back on the field after getting X-rays

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(12/22/2014)Bengals wideout A.J. Green returned to the game against Denver in the second quarter after getting precautionary X-rays on his right arm. Green got hurt in the first quarter on a hit by safety T.J. Ward.

The injury continued to bother Green in the second half, as he spent a lot of time on the sideline and at one point slammed his helmet in frustration.

Bengals WR A.J. Green taken for X-rays on right arm

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(12/22/2014)Bengals wideout A.J. Green went to the locker room in the second quarter of Monday's game against Denver to get precautionary X-rays on his injured right arm. Green suffered the injury in the first quarter when he was popped by Broncos safety T.J. Ward, but returned after missing eight snaps.

The team called Green probable to return.

A.J. Green returns from arm injury

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(12/22/2014)Bengals receiver A.J. Green returned to the game against Denver late in the first quarter with his upper right arm bandaged. Green had left after taking a shot from Broncos safety T.J. Ward.

He had no catches in the first quarter.

Bengals WR A.J. Green probable to return from arm injury

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(12/22/2014)Bengals wideout A.J. Green suffered a right arm injury in the first quarter of Monday's game against the Broncos, but was deemed probable to return. Green reached for a high throw from Andy Dalton and got popped by safety T.J. Ward.

The ball was intercepted by corner Aqib Talib and returned 33 yards for a touchdown.

Illness has Bengals WR A.J. Green out Thursday

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(12/18/2014)Bengals stud wideout A.J. Green missed practice Thursday with what the team has confirmed was an illness.

Green should be fine for the Monday night game against visiting Denver.

Bengals WR A.J. Green just so-so on Sunday

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(12/14/2014)Bengals super wideout A.J. Green wasn't so super Sunday in Cleveland, but a big lead limited his opportunities in the second half.

Green did his best work against Joe Haden before the Browns top cornerback went down with a shoulder injury. He caught four passes for 36 yards in the first quarter, but snagged just one more for 13 yards the rest of the way. He was targeted 11 times.

He will seek to improve those numbers when Cincinnati hosts Denver next Monday night.

Bengals' A.J. Green has career day in loss to Steelers

by Brandon Wise | CBSSports.com

(12/7/2014)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green had 11 catches for 224 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 42-21 loss to the Steelers.

It was Green's career-high for single game receiving yards. He was targeted 15 times on the day. Green's big play came in the third quarter when quarterback Andy Dalton connected with Green for an 81-yard touchdown.

He now has 910 yards and six touchdowns on the year.

Green and the Bengals will look to rebound in Week 15 against Cleveland.

A.J. Green among notable probables for Bengals in Week 14

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/5/2014)The Bengals will be without the services of linebackers Vontaze Burfict (knee) and Jayson DiManche (forearm) for Week 14 against Pittsburgh. Burfict and DiManche were the only two players ruled out for the game, but defensive end Margus Hunt (ankle) and wide receiver James Wright (knee) could join them come Sunday. Both Hunt and Wright were labeled as doubtful for the game.

Bengals WR A.J. Green limited Wednesday

Green should have no problem suiting up Sunday in a critical matchup against Pittsburgh. He has been on a tear with 22 catches for 305 yards and two touchdowns in the last three games combined.

Bengals WR Green tallies, but held to four catches Sunday

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(11/30/2014)Bengals stud wideout A.J. Green was brought down with the rest of the offense Sunday against the host Buccaneers.

Green did snag a 13-yard touchdown pass with two minutes left in the third quarter to give his team the lead for good. But he finished with just four receptions for 57 yards. He entered averaging five catches for 79 yards in eight games this season and had 18 for 248 in the previous two games combined.

He will try to revert to that form next Sunday against the Steelers.

Bengals WR A.J. Green: My big toe now feels '100 percent'

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(11/24/2014)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green told reporters following a 22-13 win Week 12 at Houston that his right big toe is "100 percent."

"The toe is 100 percent," Green said. "Last week was good, the couple games before that was all right, but now, I have no pain."

Green was bothered by his toe since the start of the season, which caused him to miss three straight games. On Sunday, he hauled in a career-high 12 catches for 121 yards and was one reception shy of setting the franchise record in catches.

Bengals' A.J. Green has career-high 12 catches in Week 12 win

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(11/23/2014)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green hauled in a career-high 12 catches during a 22-13 win Week 12 at Houston. He finished with a team-high 16 targets and 121 receiving yards.

Green, whose previous career-best was 11 catches, has surpassed 100 receiving yards in two straight games and four times this season. He has 19 career 100-yard games.

Green's best chance for a touchdown Sunday came on a fourth-and-goal play from the 1-yard line at the 9:06 mark of the second quarter. But while he caught a fade pass from quarterback Andy Dalton, Green could not get both feet down for the score.

The Bengals are back in action Week 13 at Tampa Bay.

A.J. Green back to full strength

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(11/16/2014)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green proved he is back to full strength Sunday, in a 27-10 win over the Saints in Week 11.

Green was actually targeted fewer times than last week, but he made the most of his chances Sunday. He hauled in six of eight passes thrown his way for 127 yards, including a long catch of 38. He put an exclamation point on the game with a 24-year touchdown in the fourth quarter, his second in three games since returning from a toe injury.

Green proved in the first two games that he can be effective, but inconsistent, while returning to full strength. Sunday, he reminded us once again how dangerous he can be when completely healthy. After Sunday, we head into the stretch run without many concerns about Green's Fantasy value. He's a stud.

Bengals WR A.J. Green turns in vintage performance vs. Saints

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(11/16/2014)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green put together another vintage performance, cracking the 100-yard mark and scoring in his team's 27-10 victory over the Saints in Week 11.

Green came down with a 38-yard grab in the fourth quarter, followed by an 18-yard catch two plays later. On the ensuing play, Green hauled in a 24-yard touchdown reception.

He nearly came down with a second touchdown grab. Green barely dropped a 19-yard pass from Andy Dalton in the end zone early in the second quarter. The pass was underthrown and Green reached down to make the grab, but the ball touched the turf while he made the catch.

Green was targeted eight times and finished with six catches for 127 yards and a score. He has 508 receiving yards and four touchdowns on the year. He'll look to keep rolling Week 12 at Houston.

Bengals WR A.J. Green 'embarrassed' by performance vs. Browns

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(11/7/2014)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green was at a loss for words after a disappointing Thursday night performance against the Browns in Week 10.

"This one right here has me speechless," Green said, per the team's official website. "Very embarrassing. You put all this work in during the week and to come out and play like this, it hurts. It hurts. I thought we had a great game plan. It hurts to put all that work in and lay an egg."

Green was kept in check by Browns Pro Bowl cornerback Joe Haden, and most importantly he wasn't able to find any chemistry with his quarterback Andy Dalton. Green was targeted 10 times and was limited to three receptions for 23 yards in a 24-3 defeat.

A.J. Green, Bengals passing attack struggle Thursday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(11/7/2014)The Bengals passing game could get virtually nothing going in Thursday's 24-3 loss to the Browns in Week 10, with the entire receiving corps combining for just 93 yards on 13 receptions.

Tight end Jermaine Gresham "led" the way Thursday, catching three of his six targets for 29 yards, while No. 1 receiver A.J. Green was held to three catches on 10 targets for just 23 yards. Wide receiver Mohamed Sanu managed only two receptions for 20 yards, and former Brown Greg Little could muster just one catch for eight yards against his former team while also drawing a personal foul for headbutting a player. Three other players combined for the other four receptions and 13 yards as quarterback Andy Dalton posted a 2.0 passer rating while completing just 30.3 percent of his passes.

Green, Sanu and Gresham will have to hope that Dalton puts the awful performance out of his mind by the time the Bengals head to New Orleans to face the Saints in Week 11.

Short week no concern for A.J. Green

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(11/5/2014)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green found success in his return from injury last week despite a limited role, and is expected to play more in Week 10 against the Browns. What should Fantasy owners expect from him in a Thursday night matchup?

Good things, mostly. Though Thursday night games are notorious for their deadening effects on offense, Green has found success in the shortened week. Specifically, he went off for 11 catches and 128 yards in a Thursday night matchup with the Dolphins last season. He has also mostly enjoyed success against the Browns, with double digits in Fantasy points in four of six career games.

Green may not be 100 percent yet, but he will almost certainly play more than he did Sunday, when he was on the field for just 56 percent of the team's offensive snaps. Even with concerns about his health, Green showed last week you simply cannot risk sitting him out.

Bengals WR A.J. Green expects to play more in Week 10

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(11/2/2014)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green caught three passes for 44 yards and a touchdown in his return Sunday while playing a limited role, but he expects to see more playing time in Thursday's Week 10 matchup against the Browns, ESPN.com reports.

"I'll play much more snaps Thursday, and we'll see how it goes," Green said after the team's Week 9 win over the Jaguars.

"I felt a little rusty at the beginning," Green said about his performance Sunday. "I didn't feel as crisp coming out of my breaks like I usually do. It's a work in progress. I did miss four weeks."

Green was limited in practice leading up to his return in Week 9, and if he's able to put in a full practice before Thursday, he should have less trouble getting into rhythm with quarterback Andy Dalton.

A.J. Green still a weapon in return

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(11/2/2014)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green doesn't have to be 100 percent healthy to make an impact, as he showed in Week 9 against the Jaguars.

Green made his return from a three-week absence due to a toe injury, and clearly wasn't quite at 100-percent health. Still, he racked up 10 Fantasy points in a 33-23 win, on the strength of three receptions for 44 yards and a touchdown.

Green is a dangerous weapon, and the Bengals are going to use him if he is healthy enough to play. Hopefully as he gets healthy his role will expand, but he should be worth starting in all Fantasy formats as long as he plays.

Rusty A.J. Green scores in return

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(11/2/2014)Bengals wideout A.J. Green looked rusty Sunday in his return from a toe injury. Still, Green, who had missed the previous three games, caught three of six targets for 44 yards and a touchdown in the 33-23 win over the Jaguars.

Green had an early touchdown grab nullified when it was ruled he was offsides on the play. He also had a red-zone fumble, though Cincy recovered.

Green flashed his usual form early in the fourth quarter when he shielded a defender on an 18-yard touchdown catch. He has three scores in five games played. Green will look for a smoother performance Thursday against the Browns.

Bengals' A.J. Green ready to roll

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(11/2/2014)Bengals wideout A.J. Green, who has missed three consecutive games with a toe injury, is active Sunday against the Jaguars. Green put in limited practices all last week and was listed as questionable.

He said he won't be on a snap count.

Report: Bengals WR A.J. Green will be back in lineup Week 9

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(11/2/2014)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green will play Sunday against the Jaguars after missing the last three games due to a toe injury, a league source told ESPN. Green is listed as questionable for Week 9 after being limited in practice all week.

Green has not played since Oct. 5 against the Patriots, when he totaled five catches for 81 yards and one touchdown. He has 17 catches for 314 yards and two touchdowns in four games.

Bengals rule WR A.J. Green questionable for Week 9

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(10/31/2014)Bengals wideout A.J. Green was officially labeled questionable for Sunday's clash at home against the Jaguars, according to the team's official website. Green was able to practice the entire week on a limited basis and if he experiences no setbacks leading up to the game, he'll play Week 9.

Green has been on the shelf since Week 5 because of a nagging toe injury. He has 17 catches for 314 yards and two touchdowns on the season.

Lewis: Bengals WR A.J. Green looking good for Sunday

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(10/31/2014)Marvin Lewis has echoed expectations by stating that Bengals WR A.J. Green will be ready to roll Sunday against Jacksonville if he has no setbacks before then with his ailing toe.

Green continued to work in practice on Friday after missing the last three games.

Bengals WR Green practices Friday and likely active Sunday

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(10/31/2014)Bengals premier wideout A.J. Green is participating in his third straight practice Friday and is expected to return to game action Sunday against Jacksonville.

Green has been sidelined since Week 5 with a toe injury. He would hope to maintain the momentum he had gathered the previous two games combined, when he snagged 11 passes for 183 yards and a touchdown.

Bengals WR A.J. Green sees action at Thursday practice

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(10/30/2014)The positive beat went on Thursday for Bengals super wideout A.J. Green. He was limited in practice with a toe injury that has prevented him from playing since Week 5. He appears to have a strong shot at returning to game action Sunday against visiting Jacksonville.

A.J. Green 'optimistic' after limited workout

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(10/29/2014)Bengals wideout A.J. Green practiced on a limited basis Wednesday as he tries to come back from a big toe injury. He ran some routes, did individual drills and reported no soreness afterward, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer, which described Green as "optimistic" about his chances of playing Week 9.

"Going to go day by day and do a little bit more tomorrow and see how it goes," Green said after practice.

Cincy hosts the Jaguars on Sunday.

A.J. Green says no snap count if he plays Week 9

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(10/29/2014)Bengals wideout A.J. Green, who returned to practice Wednesday, said he'll play Sunday against the Jaguars if he's healthy, reports the Cincinnati Enquirer. He dismissed the notion of returning in a limited role.

Green aggravated his right big toe injury three weeks ago and had been sidelined since. He made his comments before practice.

A.J. Green 'looked pretty crisp running routes' Wednesday

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(10/29/2014)Bengals wideout A.J. Green "looked pretty crisp running routes" Wednesday, reports the Cincinnati Enquirer. Green has missed the last three games with a toe injury and is trying to return for Sunday's contest against the Jaguars.

The paper cautioned that its practice report was based on "the little bit we saw."

Bengals WR A.J. Green will attempt to practice Wednesday

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(10/29/2014)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green, who has missed the last three games due to a toe injury, said he will try to practice Wednesday. Green added if he is able to play Week 9 against the Jaguars, then he will. If he can't, then he will try to make it back for next Thursday's game (Week 10) against the Browns, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.

A.J. Green: 'I feel about 80 percent' Sunday

"I was at 40 percent last week and I feel about 80 percent today," Green said. "I haven't had any soreness after I've worked out."

Green added that he expects to play in Week 9 against the Jaguars. He has been sidelined for three weeks and has played just three full games this season, catching 17 passes for 314 yards and two touchdowns.

Green will miss his third straight game while dealing with a nagging toe injury, and an earlier report Sunday pegged his chances at playing in Week 9 at 70 percent. Maualuga had been ruled out on the team's final Week 8 injury report, while Thompson had been listed as questionable.

Report: Bengals WR A.J. Green 70 percent to play Week 9

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(10/26/2014)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green will not suit up for Sunday's matchup with the Ravens, and he's 70 percent likely to play in Week 9 against the Jaguars, the NFL Network reports.

Green is missing his third straight game Sunday with a toe injury. He wasn't able to practice Friday leading up to the game, but participation in practice next week, even in a limited fashion, would go a long way towards the team feeling comfortable playing him in Week 9.

Report: Bengals' A.J. Green expected to miss third straight game

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(10/26/2014)A nagging toe injury will likely keep Bengals wide receiver A.J. Greeninactive for the third consecutive game on Sunday against Baltimore in Week 8, according to the team's official website. Green initially planned on returning this week, but the team remains uncertain when he'll be able to return. He is hopeful of getting some work on the practice field leading up to Week 9 against Jacksonville.

Bengals WR A.J. Green ruled doubtful for Week 8

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(10/24/2014)After missing another week of practice, Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green was officially ruled as doubtful for Week 8 against Baltimore, per the team's official website. Green could be in danger of missing his third consecutive game due to a nagging toe injury. He hasn't been able to practice since aggravating the injury on Oct. 8.

Bengals WR A.J. Green: I could still play Sunday

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(10/24/2014)Prolific Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green does not believe his non-participation in Friday practice dooms him to miss Sunday's game against Baltimore. He is claiming he could still play, the team website has reported.

Green, who vowed to play after the Bengals were blanked 27-0 Week 7 at Indianapolis, has been sidelined the last two games with a nagging toe injury.

Bengals still cautious with A.J. Green

Green is dealing with a foot injury, and was unable to take part in the open portion of practice Thursday. Given how quickly Marvin Jones' foot issue went south, the club wants to be more cautious with Green. There's still a chance Green plays Week 8, but it will likely depend on him putting in some work on the practice field Friday.

Report: Bengals stud WR A.J. Green still sidelined Thursday

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(10/23/2014)A nagging toe injury again prevented Bengals star wide receiver A.J. Green from practicing Thursday, at least during the media availability portion of the session, the team website is reporting.

Green, who was overheard telling a teammate after the shutout loss to Indianapolis in Week 7 that he will play Sunday against AFC North rival Baltimore, has not participated in game action since Oct. 5.

Bengals don't seem opposed to using A.J. Green in limited capacity

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(10/22/2014)Bengals coach Marvin Lewis didn't give any indication Wednesday whether or not wide receiver A.J. Green (toe) will be ready to play Week 8 against the Ravens.

"When he’s significantly healed, he’ll be ready to play. He’ll know it, I’ll know it. Then he’ll move forward," Lewis said, per the team's official website. "He’s had the best people in the world, at least in our country, examine him and be consistent with their message…we’ve felt good about that."

"It’s hard for me to put a guy out there Sunday that I don’t think can last a full game," he said. "If we have A.J. for part of the game doing certain things, that would be great. I think we could operate offensively…I guess we’ll cross that bridge when the time comes."

"It's probably not gonna be 100 percent, but I hope it's just manageable," Green told NFL Network Tuesday. "I can get through the season and be fine and still play at a high level."

A.J. Green on Week 8: 'Still up in the air'

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(10/21/2014)Bengals wideout A.J. Green told NFL Network that his injured toe feels better but his status for Sunday against Baltimore is "still up in the air."

"It's probably not gonna be 100 percent, but I hope it's just manageable," said Green, who's missed two straight games. "I can get through the season and be fine and still play at a high level."

Asked directly if he'll play Sunday, Green said: "I hope so, man. It's still up in the air and we'll see."

Bengals' Lewis: A.J. Green making 'significant progress' in recovery

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(10/20/2014)Bengals coach Marvin Lewis told reporters wide receiver A.J. Green has made "a lot of significant progress" in his recovery from a nagging toe injury. Lewis said "he'll see" if Green will be available to play Week 8 at home against Baltimore, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Green has missed the last two games after aggravating the injury in practice on Oct. 8. According to Albert Breer and Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network on Sunday, Green visited a foot specialist on Friday and received a positive prognosis. He has 17 catches for 214 yards and two touchdowns on the season.

Bengals WR Green to teammate: I'm playing next week

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(10/19/2014)Bengals injured wide receiver A.J. Green told a teammate in the locker room after the shutout Sunday at Indianapolis that he was tired of watching from the sideline and that he plans on playing in Week 8 against Baltimore, per Fox 19 in Cincinnati.

A toe injury has prevented Green from playing the last two games.

Report: Bengals WR A.J. Green has a shot to play Week 8

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(10/19/2014)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green visited a foot specialist on Friday in North Carolina and received a positive prognosis, according to the NFL Network's Albert Breer and Ian Rapoport on Sunday.

Green was inactive for the second straight game because of a nagging toe injury which he aggravated in practice on Oct. 8. Both are reporting that Green has "a shot" to play Week 8 at home against Baltimore.

Big names among Bengals inactives for clash against Colts

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(10/19/2014)Stud wideout A.J. Green is the standout among the seven inactives for the Bengals on Sunday against host Indianapolis. But several other injured players are on the list.

Lewis: A.J. Green will not play Week 7

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(10/19/2014)Bengals coach Marvin Lewis told ESPN wide receiver A.J. Green will not play Week 7 against the Colts. Green was listed as doubtful due to a lingering toe injury after missing the entire week of practice.

Green also sat out Week 6 against the Panthers.

Bengals have no timetable for return of WR A.J. Green

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(10/17/2014)The Bengals have no idea when superstar wide receiver A.J. Green will return from a toe injury that will have cost him three games if he's out Sunday at Indianapolis, as expected. He is listed as doubtful.

"The time is up in the air," Marvin Lewis told ESPN when asked when Green is likely to be back on the field.

Green will have missed the most recent two games with the toe injury if he indeed is out against the Colts. He also removed himself from the Week 2 game after just six plays. He had been sidelined from just one game in his first three seasons combined.

Bengals stud WR A.J. Green doubtful for Week 7

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(10/17/2014)Bengals standout wideout A.J. Green has been deemed doubtful for the Sunday game at Indianapolis with a toe injury that has kept him out of practice all week.

Green has caught passes in just three games this season, but is averaging 105 yards receiving in those games and has scored two touchdowns.

Bengals WR A.J. Green out Friday; Week 7 status in doubt

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(10/17/2014)The chances of Bengals star wideout A.J. Green playing Sunday at Indianapolis grew more remote Friday with his absence from practice. He has been unable to participate at all this week due to a toe injury.

A.J. Green misses practice Wednesday

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(10/15/2014)Although Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said A.J. Green has a chance to play Sunday at Indianapolis, the star wideout was not at practice Wednesday, according to the team's website. Green missed Week 6 due to his lingering toe injury.

Marvin Lewis: Bengals' A.J. Green has a shot to play Week 7

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(10/13/2014)Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis is still calling wide receiver A.J. Greenday to day moving forward, per the team's official website. In fact during his Monday press conference, Lewis said that Green has a "shot to play" Week 7 against the Colts.

Green missed his first game of the season Sunday against the Panthers because of a toe injury. A previous report from ESPN that day had Green expected to sit out vs. Colts to rest his injury. He is expected to visit another specialist on Friday.

Marvin Lewis: Bengals' A.J. Green day to day moving forward

(10/10/2014)Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis told reporters that star wideout A.J. Green is day to day moving forward, per the Cincinatti Enquirer.

"It's day to day is what I was told today, which is a good thing," Lewis said. "He's feeling good. It's positive."

Green aggravated his toe injury in practice on Wednesday. After visiting a foot specialist earlier in the week, he was told he would not need surgery on his ailing great toe. Green was present at practice Friday wearing a walking boot and was officially ruled as questionable for Week 6 against Carolina, though all signs point to him not playing on Sunday.

According to Albert Breer of the NFL Network, Green, who was wearing a walking boot as a precaution, will not require surgery on his foot. Instead, the star wideout will need some time to let his injury heal. The Bengals aren't ready to rule him out, listing him as questionable for Sunday's game.

Bengals WR A.J. Green in walking boot; likely out Sunday

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(10/10/2014)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green is in a walking boot Friday, which could assure that he will be sidelined Sunday against visiting Carolina, per ESPN.

The team has yet to rule him out.

Green, who has been plagued by a toe injury, is off to a blazing start despite having played in just three games. He has 17 catches for 214 yards and two touchdowns.

Green has been dealing with a toe injury that forced him out of practice Wednesday and required an MRI. His absence in Week 6 would curtail the momentum he has gained in three games played this season. Green is averaging six catches for 105 yards and has two touchdowns.

Bengals' A.J. Green to see doctor Thursday, could miss Week 6

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(10/8/2014)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green is scheduled to see a doctor Thursday regarding the toe injury he sustained Wednesday, and his status for the team's Week 6 matchup with the Panthers is in doubt, NFL.com reports.

The injury is to the same toe that he has experienced issues with throughout the season, with the star receiver missing most of his team's Week 2 win over the Falcons after suffering the toe injury early in the game. Green was scheduled for an MRI Wednesday, and his doctor visit Thursday should provide clarification as to the extent of his current injury.

Bengals WR A.J. Green undergoes MRI on ailing toe

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(10/8/2014)The Bengals are awaiting the results of an MRI on the big toe of stud wideout A.J. Green, who sustained the injury during warmups before Wednesday practice. He left the field in a golf cart visibly frustrated, according to the team website.

Green has been dealing with toe issues much of the season. He missed the Week 2 game with the problem, but it has not greatly affected his production. He has 17 catches for 314 yards and two touchdowns in three games.

(10/8/2014)Bengals wideout A.J. Green appeared to have re-aggravated his toe injury in warmups on Wednesday. According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, Green threw his shoes off in disgust and was eventually carted off the field for further evaluation.

The team will likely provide an update on his injury at the end of practice.

Green got stripped by Revis late in the first half for his first lost fumble since 2012. Still, he finished with five catches on seven targets for 81 yards. Green has two touchdowns in four games entering Week 6 against Carolina.

A.J. Green ready to roll

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(10/5/2014)Bengals wideout A.J. Green, who was probable with a toe injury, is active as expected for Sunday night's game at New England.

A.J. Green catches six passes for 102 yards in Week 3 win

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(9/21/2014)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green racked up 102 yards on six receptions in his team's 33-7 blowout win over the Titans in Week 3.

Green opened Cincinnati's first offensive drive with a 15-yard completion and hauled in three catches by the end of the first quarter, but the Bengals offense didn't need to take many chances after shooting out to a big lead in the first half. Green finished the day with six catches and nine targets, the same totals he had in Week 1 before sitting out last week due to a toe injury. He'll be looking to reach paydirt for the first time since Week 1 when the Bengals head to New England to face the Patriots after a Week 4 bye.

A.J. Green active for Week 3 matchup with Titans

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(9/21/2014)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (toe) is active for Sunday's matchup with the Titans after being listed as probable on the team's final injury report.

Green will return to action after missing one game with his toe injury. He was back at practice Thursday and expected to play against the Titans.

A.J. Green listed as probable or Week 3 game

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(9/19/2014)It appears all but certain that Bengals prolific wideout A.J. Green will play Sunday against Tennessee. He had already declared his availability before the team deemed him probable.

Green has been plagued by a sprained toe ligament that knocked him out of the Week 2 game against Atlanta.

A.J. Green: I'm ready to roll for Sunday game

Green, who has been dealing with a toe ailment, returned to practice Thursday missing the Week 2 defeat of Atlanta. He exploded for six catches for 131 yards and a touchdown in the season-opening win in Baltimore.

A.J. Green back on practice field Thursday

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(9/18/2014)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (toe) returned to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday, according to the team's official website. The team is preparing for Week 3 vs. Tennessee.

A.J. Green's toe 'not a long-term injury'

Green left Week 2 as a result of the injury, but may end up missing just a maximum of one game. NFL.com reported earlier in the day Green is likely to return after the team's Week 4 bye, at the latest.

A.J. Green should miss one game, at the most

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(9/15/2014)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green's sprained toe ligament injury is likely to cost him just one week of action, at the most, according to NFL.com.

Though no time is a good time for an all-pro receiver like Green to go down, the Bengals have just one game left before their Week 4 by. As a result, even if he is unable to play in Week 3 against the Titans, Green is expected to be back in the lineup in time for Week 5 against the Patriots Oct. 5.

Green was forced out of Sunday's game in Week 2 due to the injury.

A.J. Green's injury doesn't appear serious

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(9/14/2014)The foot injury (or toe, as some have classified it) that sidelined Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green for most of Week 2 against Atlanta is the same injury that limited him in practice Wednesday and Thursday, according to the team's official website, and doesn't appear serious.

He wasn't on crutches after the game, and even if he's unable to go Week 3 against the Titans, he's a good bet to return after the bye Week 5 at New England.

A.J. Green done for Week 2

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(9/14/2014)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green has been ruled out for the rest of Week 2 against Atlanta. Green walked to the locker room after the team's first drive with what was originally termed a toe injury but was later determined to be a strained ligament in his foot. He wasn't targeted on the drive.

Green had a typically big performance Week 1 at Baltimore, catching six passes for 131 yards and a touchdown, but he was limited in practice by a foot injury leading up to Week 2.

His status for Week 3 against the Titans is, as of now, unknown.

A.J. Green hurt on first drive

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(9/14/2014)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green walked to the locker room with a toe injury after the team's first drive Week 2 against Atlanta. His return is questionable.

Green didn't catch a pass on the drive. He entered the game with a foot injury.

A.J. Green good to go Sunday

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(9/14/2014)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green is active for Week 2 against Atlanta after missing practice Thursday with a foot injury. He was listed as probable for the contest after practicing in full Friday.

Green had six catches for 131 yards and a touchdown Week 1 at Baltimore.

A.J. Green returns to Friday practice

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(9/12/2014)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green was spotted back at practice Friday, after sitting out Thursday's session with a foot issue. He had been limited Wednesday, but appears on his way to playing in Week 2 against the Falcons, if he avoids a setback Friday.

A.J. Green absent from practice Thursday

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(9/11/2014)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (foot) was not practicing Thursday during the portion of practice open to the media, according to team's official website. Green was limited in practice Wednesday, as Cincinnati prepared for a Week 2 showdown with Atlanta.

A.J. Green limited Wednesday due to foot injury

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(9/10/2014)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green was limited in practice Wednesday due to a foot injury, according to the team's official website. The Bengals are preparing to play the Falcons Week 2.

A.J. Green wins it with late touchdown

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(9/7/2014)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green has made a living out of torching the Ravens recently, and he kept that trend going in a 23-16 win in Week 1 Sunday.

Green led the Bengals with 131 receiving yards in the game, much of which came on a game-winning 77-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter. He led the team with six receptions on nine targets overall, while average 21.8 yards per catch.

Green will look to keep rolling when the Bengals host the Falcons in Week 2 next Sunday.

A.J. Green looking for more big plays vs. Ravens

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(9/3/2014)After Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green torched them for 212 yards and two touchdowns in a pair of matchups a year ago, you can be sure Ravens coach John Harbaugh is well aware of just how many ways Green can hurt a defense.

With three 1,000-yard seasons under his belt, Green's all-around skillset is well known at this point. However, he didn't need his whole arsenal against the Ravens a year ago, as he did most of his damage with big plays last season. According to ESPN.com, Green had three plays travel over 40 yards through the air in two games against the Ravens last season; Baltimore allowed just seven such plays all season.

The Ravens ranked right in the middle of the pack with 21.9 Fantasy points allowed per game to opposing wide receivers, and they do not seem likely to shut Green down this time around. He is ranked No. 6 among receivers on both of our experts' rankings, and should be considered a must-start option for Week 1.

A.J. Green already in midseason form in preseason opener

(8/7/2014)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green was only targeted twice, but that was all he needed to finish as the team's leading receiver during Thursday's preseason opener against the Chiefs.

Andy Dalton hooked up with Green for a 9-yard gain on the first play from scrimmage. Four plays later, Green hauled in a 53-yard bomb, which set up a field goal on the opening drive. He finished with two catches for 62 yards.

"If you're a great athlete, I feel like you'll think you always left something [on the table]," Green said. "I feel like I still haven't reached my peak yet."

Green had 98 catches for 1,426 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2013. If he has yet to reach his peak then the rest of the league could be in trouble this year.

Green expects new offensive coordinator Hue Jackson to push him to new heights this season.

"He's never satisfied with where I am," Green said of Jackson. "That's one thing about him. No matter what I do or what I've accomplished these first three years, there's always more I can do. I remember when the [NFL Network's] Top 100 came out and I was the No. 2 receiver, he said, 'OK, let's go be No. 1.'"

A.J. Green staying loyal to Andy Dalton

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(7/10/2014)Bengals receiver A.J. Green told NFL Network he's hoping quarterback Andy Dalton receives a contract extension. "We came in together and that is the great thing for me and him," Green said. "I know he's my guy. I don't want any other quarterback throwing me the ball. I think he feels the same way about me."

Green said he's built chemistry with Dalton in their three years together.

"He feels confident that whether I'm double covered, triple covered, it don't matter I'm going to come down with the ball," Green said. "And I feel like we've grown over these last three years and I feel like this year is going to be another key year for us."

Ankle tweak sidelines A.J. Green

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(5/27/2014)Bengals receiver A.J. Green is not participating in Bengals practice Tuesday because of an ankle tweak. "Nothing major," says the official team website.

A.J. Green bulks up to 214 pounds

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(4/24/2014)Bengals receiver A.J. Green has added six pounds to 214, mostly in the upper body, reports the team's website. The three-time Pro Bowler said he wants to get more physical so he can better beat coverage at the line of scrimmage.

The 6-4 Green set career highs with 98 catches for 1,426 yards last season and matched his career best with 11 touchdowns.

Bengals pick up option on A.J. Green

Green, who returned to Cincinnati over the weekend for Monday's start of voluntary offseason workouts, was asked earlier Monday about how he would feel if the Bengals ended up offering him a fifth-year option as opposed to working out a longer term contract extension this offseason.

"It's what's in the new CBA. There's nothing I can do about it," he said. "That [affects] everybody."

He added that he has been staying away from the talks involving his representatives and the Bengals.

"I don't pay attention to that stuff. I'm still under contract," Green said. "Like I say, my body of work speaks for itself. Whenever the time's right, it's right. That's one thing I don't get involved with. I just go out there and play the game and whatever happens, happens."

Green ranks second all-time in receiving yards for a player through his first three seasons. He's caught 260 passes for 3,833 yards. Of those, a career-high 1,426 came last year.

The Bengals hold the rights to Green through the 2015 season. And in 2016, if a long-term deal hasn't been signed yet, the Bengals can use the franchise tag on Green for that season.

The report says Green can force the issue by trying to boycott offseason workouts or hold out from training camp. But Bengals coach Marvin Lewis is confident Green will be there.

Bengals to exercise 2015 option on A.J. Green

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(3/24/2014)Bengals owner Mike Brown said receiver A.J. Green will be on the team at least two more seasons, as the club will exercise its 2015 option for $10.176 million. It's a no-brainer move that prevents Green from hitting free agency until March 2016.

A.J. Green wants extension, but says he's in no rush

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(1/6/2014)Bengals receiver A.J. Green, who's entering the final year of his rookie deal, said he'd like an extension before the end of next season but added, "I'm in no financial debt, so no rush," reports ESPN.com.

Green set career highs in catches (98) and receiving yards (1,426) this season while hauling in 11 touchdown passes. In three career playoff games, he has 13 catches on 32 targets for 161 scoreless yards. He had a huge drop late in Sunday's playoff loss to the Chargers.

Green told the website he aims to be more of a leader next year.

"I have to be more vocal and demand things," Green said. "It's going to be hard but I feel like I've done enough here to say some things. I still have to be more vocal. Not selfish, but talk to people."

A.J. Green limited against Chargers

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(1/5/2014)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green was limited against the Chargers.

Green was targeted nine times, but only caught three passes. He finished the game with 34 yards. It was an off day for Green. Not only was he limited defensively, but he also dropped a deep pass late in the fourth quarter with the team trailing by 10. The ball may have been slightly underthrown, but hit Green right in the hands.

Bengals boast just one first-team All Pro

(1/3/2014)Wide receiver A.J. Green is the lone first-team All-Pro for the playoff-qualifying Bengals. Linebacker Vontaze Burfict made it to the second team of The Associated Press selections.

A.J. Green full practice participant on Thursday

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(1/2/2014)Bengals premier wideout A.J. Green (ankle) practiced in full Thursday. When asked if he was 100 percent, he replied, "Is anyone 100 percent right now?" per NFL.com.

Green should be good to go for the Sunday playoff battle against San Diego.

A.J. Green returns to practice on Thursday

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(1/2/2014)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green was back on the practice field Thursday after missing the Wednesday session with a mild ankle ailment. His team is preparing for its playoff opener Sunday against San Diego.

A.J. Green absence Wednesday likely precautionary

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(1/1/2014)The absence of Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green has been officially explained as resulting from a knee issue. There has been no indication the problem is serious or that his availability for the playoff game Sunday against San Diego will be threatened.

A.J. Green takes break from practice on Wednesday

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(1/1/2014)Bengals premier wide receiver A.J. Green was held out of Wednesday practice, likely just to rest. There have been no reports of injuries and he is expected to play in the Sunday first-round playoff game against San Diego.

A.J. Green scores in Week 17

by Nando Di Fino | Senior Fantasy Writer

(12/29/2013)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green caught four passes (on 11 targets) for 61 yards in Sunday's 34-17 win over the Ravens. He scored his 11th touchdown of the season in the first quarter, on a 53-yard touhdown pass from Andy Dalton.

Green finishes the season with five touchdowns over his final five games. His 1,416 receiving yards are a new career high, and this was his second season with 11 touchdown receptions.

Green has played in at least 15 games in each of his three NFL seasons. He has finished with at least 1,057 yards in each.

NFL reveals offensive players for Pro Bowl

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/27/2013)The NFL announced Friday the rosters for the 2014 Pro Bowl, which will be held on Jan. 26 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. The league will hold a draft on Jan. 22 where Hall of Famers Jerry Rice and Deion Sanders will select their respective squads for the annual all-star game.

A.J. Green is a Week 17 must-start

by Nando Di Fino | Senior Fantasy Writer

(12/27/2013)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green has four touchdowns over his last four games. He has 70 or more receiving yards in four straight and has eclipsed the 100-yard mark in six games this season.

In Week 10, Green caught eight passes (on 15 targets) for 151 yards and a touchdown against the Ravens, his Week 17 opponent. It was Green's third game of the season with 150 or more receiving yards.

The Ravens haven't allowed a wide receiver to score in the last two weeks, but they gave up four touchdowns to wideouts in the two previous games. And Bengals coach Marvin Lewis has said that he will not rest his starters in a game that could vault the Bengals into the second spot in the playoffs.

Green is one of the top receivers in Fantasy. He should be started in most formats.

Vikings offer little resistance for A.J. Green

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(12/22/2013)With top cornerback Xavier Rhodes still sidelined by an ankle injury, the Vikings were at the mercy of the Bengals passing game and specifically wide receiver A.J. Green Week 16 in Cincinnati.

Green, who hadn't scored multiple touchdowns in game since Week 1 at Chicago, showed off his athleticism on a couple of scoring plays, making an over-the-shoulder grab on a 29-yard bomb in the first quarter and then hauling in a 2-yarder after juggling it with one hand while a defender pulled him to the ground in the fourth. In all, he caught seven of the 12 passes thrown his way for 97 yards, his most in five games.

And he could have had even better numbers with a little more luck. Twice he got his hands on a long pass from Andy Dalton in the end zone only to have it knocked away at the last second. The Bengals might have thrown the ball even more to him if they weren't up multiple scores for virtually the entire three quarters.

Green will look to keep it going Week 17 against the Ravens, a team he beat for 151 yards and a touchdown back in Week 10.

All signs point to a big game for A.J. Green

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(12/18/2013)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green hasn't gone for 100 yards in a game since he did in five straight in Weeks 6-10. But apart from that two-catch, 7-yard performance that ended the streak Week 11 against the Browns, he has remained a top contributor, averaging 6.7 catches for 82.7 yards with two touchdowns in his last three games.

If that's the downside for him in an average week, he could be in for monster numbers Week 16 against Minnesota. The Vikings rank 30th against the pass this season, allowing 290.6 yards per game, and have given up the third-most Fantasy points to wide receivers. And though breakout cornerback Xavier Rhodes has helped them keep the opposition's top wide receiver in check at times this year, he appears likely to miss a second straight game with a concussion.

Those 10 catches for 195 yards and a touchdown that the Eagles' DeSean Jackson put up against the Vikings last week could be exactly what's in store for Green.

Not that it changes whether or not you'd start him, of course.

A.J. Green fails to maximize 18 targets

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(12/16/2013)Bengals receiver A.J. Green was targeted a game-high 18 times Week 15 at Pittsburgh. He finished with nine catches for 93 yards, somewhat disappointing numbers for such an elite talent.

Green failed to score after finding the end zone in three of his previous four games. This was his fourth straight game under 100 yards after five consecutive 100-yard efforts. His longest reception went 19 yards.

Green has a chance for a huge game Week 16 vs. the Vikings.

Time for A.J. Green to turn tide vs. Ike Taylor

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(12/10/2013)Bengals receiver A.J. Green has faced off against Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor four times. While Green has scored three touchdowns, he's caught just 14 passes for 172 yards in those games. Twice Green was held to one grab.

In Week 2 vs. Pittsburgh, Green was targeted 15 times. He managed six catches for 41 yards. Since then, however, Taylor's play has fallen off dramatically. Pro Football Focus rates him the fifth worst cornerback in the league. Quarterbacks own a 118.8 passer rating throwing at Taylor, who's given up an NFL-high 893 passing yards with six touchdowns. Receivers average 15.9 yards per catch against Taylor, tied for 15th highest.

The 33-year-old Taylor dealt with a concussion a few weeks ago but has not missed a game. He's committed six penalties and has zero interceptions.

Green ranks fifth with 78 catches, sixth with 1,175 receiving yards. He's scored in three of his past four games. Look for Green, a weekly top-10 play, to go off against the rapidly fading Taylor.

A.J. Green scores in Week 14 victory

by Nando Di Fino | Senior Fantasy Writer

(12/8/2013)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green caught six passes for 72 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 42-28 victory over the Colts. Green was targeted eight times.

It was the second straight game with a touchdown for Green, who also has two consecutive outings with 70 or more receiving yards. He now has has 1,175 receiving yards on the season, with eight touchdowns.

The Bengals face the Steelers in Week 15. Green caught six passes for 41 yards when the teams played in Week 2.

A.J. Green takes the field Sunday

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(12/8/2013)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (groin) is in uniform and ready to go Sunday against the Colts, and that doesn't come as much of a surprise. He was listed on the official injury report for Week 14, but was considered probable and never at risk of missing the game.

All but one on Bengals injury report probable for Sunday

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(12/6/2013)The Bengals are in excellent shape as they prepare to host Indianapolis on Sunday. Their injury list includes just one player who is not probable - guard Kevin Zeitler (foot) is questionable.

A.J. Green in line for huge Week 14 game

by Nando Di Fino | Senior Fantasy Writer

(12/4/2013)If you look at the wide receivers who have done damage against the Colts this season, you'll start to see some similarities between the players. And Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green falls right into that group.

In Week 12, Larry Fitzgerald scored two touchdowns and had 17 Fantasy points. In Week 9, Andre Johnson had 229 yards and three touchdowns. In Week 7, Eric Decker and DeMaryius Thomas combined for 232 yards and two touchdowns. In Week 6, Keenan Allen had 107 yards and a touchdown.

Green -- with the exception of Week 11 against the Browns -- has been on a tear recently. Going back to Week 6, the Cleveland game was the only one in which Green didn't reach 100 receiving yards or score a touchdown. He has double-digit points (in standard scoring) in six of his last seven. And the matchup in Week 14 against the Colts is phenomenal.

Start Green in all Fantasy formats. He is in line for an excellent performance this Sunday.

A.J. Green gets back on track with TD in win over Chargers

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/1/2013)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green bounced back with a solid performance as he scored his seventh touchdown of the season during Sunday’s win over the Chargers in Week 13.

Green came down with a 21-yard touchdown grab in the third quarter. He also overcame an injury scare earlier in the first half. Andy Dalton threw a pass over Green's head and as he leaped to make the grab, he took a brutal shot to the ribs by Jahleel Addae. Green was laying flat on his back on the sidelines while trainers tended to him. He managed to return in the following drive.

He caught five of the seven passes thrown his way for 83 yards (16.6 yards per reception) and a touchdown in a 17-10 victory. He has 72 catches for 1,103 yards and seven touchdowns this season.

The Bengals will host the Colts in Week 14.

Chargers should feel a jolt from A.J. Green

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(11/28/2013)You're probably going to start A.J. Green in your Fantasy leagues anyway but we thought you'd like to know that we're expecting a big game from him. Green and the Bengals play at the Chargers in Week 13.

San Diego has given up 12 touchdowns to receivers this year, eight of which went to No. 1 wideouts. But the Chargers have also allowed plenty of yardage -- 206.1 yards per game in fact. That should be enough evidence to suggest a big game for Green.

A.J. Green held to career-worst game

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(11/17/2013)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green was unable to get the best of Browns' defensive back Joe Haden in Week 11, as he was held to his worst game of the season in a 41-20 win.

Green, who was held to just seven catches for 51 yards in his previous matchup with Haden, was even worse Sunday. He was targeted a season-low five times and hauled in just two passes for 7 yards.

Green's 7 yards represent the worst total of his career, and he has only been held to two or fewer catches six times in 41 previous games. Despite the poor performance, Green still enters the bye in Week 12 past the 1,000-yard yards mark for the third time in his career. Green has 67 receptions for 1,020 yards and six touchdowns on the season.

The Bengals return from the bye in Week 13 with a matchup against the Chargers.

A.J. Green looks to bounce back vs. division rivals

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(11/14/2013)Not that Fantasy owners particularly need a good reason to start Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green, but they should be pretty happy with what Week 11 has in store. That is because Green gets to face one of his favorite foes this Sunday, when the Browns come to town.

Green has scored four touchdowns in five career games against the Browns, though they did hole him entirely in check in their last game in Week 4. He should be looking to make up for his seven-catch, 51-yard performance, while keeping his five game 100-yard streak going in Week 11.

Green is one of the league's best receivers, and even a solid Browns secondary is likely to have trouble containing him. Fantasy owners simply cannot consider benching Green at any point, so keep him in the lineup for Week 11.

Green caught a 51-yard Hail Mary pass as time expired in the fourth quarter, which pushed him over the 100-yard mark for the day. It was Green's fifth straight game with 100 yards, a team record.

Green now has 34 targets over the last two games and has three touchdowns in his last five. This was his third game of the season with 150 or more receiving yards.

The Bengals face the Browns in Week 11.

A.J. Green an elite option at wide receiver

by Nando Di Fino | Senior Fantasy Writer

(11/7/2013)Even if the Ravens were the best team against wide receivers (they aren't -- they're middle-of-the-pack, allowing 262.3 receiving yards per game), it would still be wise to give a Week 10 start to Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green, who has four straight 100-yard games.

Green doesn't have the best track record against the Ravens, averging 40.7 yards and zero touchdowns in three games. But he has a ton of momentum, huge big-play potential, and plays in a pass-first offense tailored to his strengths, with an emerging cast of supplemental pass-catchers (Giovani Bernard, Marvin Jones, Mohamed Sanu, and his tight ends) who can keep defenses honest.

An elite wide receiver, Green should be started in all leagues.

A.J. Green goes off for 11 catches in overtime loss

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(11/1/2013)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green established a new career high with 11 receptions in Week 9, but the Bengals still come out on the losing side in a 22-20 loss to the Dolphins Thursday.

Green was targeted a game-high 19 times and led all receivers with his 11 catches. He was mostly held in check by the Dolphins down the field, finishing with a long catch of 21 yards and a total of 128.

Green has been held out of the end zone in two straight games, but now has four games in a row with at least 100 yards receiving. He will try to keep that streak going in Week 10, when the Bengals face the Ravens.

A.J. Green has tough matchup in Week 9, but...

by Nando Di Fino | Senior Fantasy Writer

(10/30/2013)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green didn't score a touchdown in Week 8 against the Jets, but he did catch three passes for 115 yards, giving him his third straight game with double-digit Fantasy points.

Week 9 brings a Halloween game against the Dolphins, who have allowed the fourth-fewest Fantasy points per game to opposing wideouts. Does it matter? Probably not.

The prime reason for the low output from wideouts is Miami's tendency to keep them out of the end zone -- only one wide receiver has scored a touchdown against the Dolphins this season (Aaron Dobson, in Week 8). But four receivers have gone over 90 yards, and the Dolphins have faced just one superstar wideout: Julio Jones in Week 3, who caught nine passes for 115 yards.

Also helping Green's cause? Marvin Jones' four-touchdown game last week, which should draw some attention in Jones' direction.

Green may have a tough Week 9 matchup, but the same can be said for the Dolphins, who have to handle one of the league's best receivers. Green should be started in all Fantasy formats.

Offensive explosion leaves A.J. Green out of the end zone

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(10/27/2013)The Bengals have scored 30 points or more eight times since super wideout A.J. Green joined them in 2011. And Green scored at least one touchdown in seven of them. So what were the odds that his team would tally 49 on Sunday against the Jets and he would be kept out of the end zone?

Perhaps the Vegas oddsmakers are figuring that out because Green indeed went scoreless in the 49-9 blowout in Cincinnati. Not that he didn't contribute. He caught three passes for 115 yards and was targeted seven times.

He did most of his damage in the first quarter with two receptions for 62 yards, including a 53-yarder against Jets top cornerback Antonio Cromartie, whom he occupied while fellow Bengals wide receiver Marvin Jones tore up the rest of the secondary.

Green won't have much time to prepare for his next game, which will be played Thursday night against the Dolphins.

A.J. Green has tough Week 8 clash against Antonio Cromartie

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(10/23/2013)A.J. Green is one of those receivers whose matchup Fantasy owners don't bother to check on any given Sunday. But he has struggled at times against the best cornerbacks this season, including Joe Haden and Tramon Williams. Those two corners held him to 11 catches for 97 yards combined in successive games.

Such is the case in Week 8. Green has another tough matchup with Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie, whom he has never faced.

He and Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton are on a roll. They have combined for 12 hookups for 258 yards and two touchdowns in the last two weeks. But keep in mind that those explosions came aganst the weak pass defenses of Buffalo and Detroit. The Jets are one of the better units in the league in passing yards allowed (1,574) and among the best in passing yards yielded per attempt (5.4).

The latter stat shouldn't affect Green, who can rack up big yards in a hurry, as he did on an 82-yard scoring strike to put the Lions on their heels in Week 7. Green is always an automatic start, but his numbers could be down a bit against Cromartie and the Jets.

A.J. Green celebrates 200th career catch with 82-yard TD

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(10/20/2013)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green set the tone early during a 27-24 win Week 7 at Detroit with an 82-yard touchdown reception on the opening drive. It sparked Green to surpass 100 yards for a second straight game, which is just the second time in his career he's posted consecutive 100-yard performances.

Green needed just six catches to record 155 yards. The 82-yard touchdown was the longest of Green's career. Green blew past Detroit cornerback Chris Houston for the long touchdown, which also happened to be his 200th career catch.

He was targeted eight times in the win and had one 13-yard catch called back because of offensive pass interference. Green was flagged twice for offensive pass interference Sunday.

Green has never managed three straight 100-yard games in his career. He will look to accomplish the feat Week 8 vs. N.Y. Jets.

A.J. Green thrives against NFC opponents

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(10/16/2013)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green needs just one catch to reach 200 for his career. Barring an injury, he's likely to reach the career milestone Week 7 at Detroit.

Green has been having a field day against NFC North opponents this season. In two games against the NFC North, he has 13 catches for 208 yards and three touchdowns. It has continued Green's strong history against the NFC. In 10 career games, he's averaging 80.9 receiving yards per game and has totaled seven touchdowns.

The good news for Green is that wide receivers have had decent success against Detroit this season. Wide receivers average 187.2 receiving yards and 24.7 Fantasy points per week, which is the 10th-highest average in the league. Wide receivers have also totaled four touchdowns -- all coming in the last three games.

Green has done most of his damage in Week 1 and Week 6 (combined 44 Fantasy points in standard formats). He averaged just 6.3 Fantasy points during a four-game span from Week 2-5. Despite the up-and-down trend, you didn't draft Green to bench him, so continue to keep him active in all Fantasy formats Week 7.

A.J. Green surpasses 100 yards Week 6

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(10/13/2013)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green eclipsed 100 receiving yards for the second time this season during a 27-24 overtime win Week 6 at Buffalo. Green finished with 103 receiving yards and one touchdown on six catches.

Green hauled in his 22nd career touchdown -- fourth this season -- with a two-handed grab over Leodis McKelvin with 5:26 left in the first quarter. It was an 18-yard touchdown. Green's longest catch went for 54 yards on a bubble screen with 11 minutes left in the second quarter.

Green was targeted twice on potential touchdowns on the same drive in the second half. Green was targeted on a 24-yard touchdown, but he couldn't haul it in as he was in double coverage. Green was then targeted on a 6-yard touchdown later in the same drive, but was overthrown by Andy Dalton in the back of the end zone.

Green, who was targeted a team-high 11 times, and the Bengals are back in action Week 7 at Detroit.

A.J. Green looking to feast on Buffalo Week 6

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(10/9/2013)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green heads into Week 6 at Buffalo needing seven catches to reach 200 for his career. He's managed at least seven catches twice this season and 12 times in his career, so reaching the career milestone is a possibility Sunday.

Green hasn't had a 100-yard game since the opener, but the good news for Green is that wide receivers have had a lot of success against Buffalo. Wide receivers average 223.6 receiving yards and 31.6 Fantasy points per week, which is the second-highest average in the league. Wide receivers have totaled eight touchdowns, with Danny Amendola, Santonio Holmes, Stephen Hill and Torrey Smith going over the century mark against Buffalo.

Green has been held under 70 yards in four straight games and has just one touchdown in that span. Green is not off to the greatest start, but he's still tied as the 12th-highest scoring receiver (standard) in Fantasy. Keep Green active in all Fantasy formats Week 6. This could be the week he finally breaks out again.

A.J. Green held in check Week 5

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(10/6/2013)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green once again had a less-than-stellar effort on Sunday during the Week 5 home game against the Patriots. Having trouble consistently hooking up with quarterback Andy Dalton, Green finished with five catches and 61 yards in the game.

Green was targeted eight times overall by Dalton, but he was not found in the end zone at any point. He did lead the way for the Cincinnati receiving corps, but it wasn't a big-time effort for the All-Pro receiver.

The 25-year-old Green scored twice last week at Chicago and has three touchdowns after five games on the year. Still, last week's 162-yard effort has been his only 100-yard game. He'll look to get back over 100 yards Week 6 at Buffalo.

A.J. Green could erupt Week 5

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(10/4/2013)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green has been underwhelming since going for 162 yards and two touchdowns Week 1 at Chicago. Entering Week 5 at home against New England, Green has just 17 catches for 138 yards and one score since that game.

Still, you just know that Green is about to bust loose again. After all, since 2011 Green has 21 touchdown catches. That is tied for second most among AFC WRs with Wes Welker and behind Eric Decker (22).

One negative about his Week 5 game is the fact that the Patriots have been solid against opposing wide receivers. They have given up just two WR touchdowns all year. Plus, both of those scores came Week 1 against Buffalo. The Patriots did just allow their first 100-yard receiver last week as Julio Jones of the Falcons managed the feat.

We expect this Week 5 game to be a high-scoring affair. Andy Dalton is going to need to toss the ball around and Green will be his most heavily targeted receiver. Green is easily a No. 1 Fantasy wideout once again for Week 5.

A.J. Green: I must hold my frustrations in check

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(10/3/2013)Bengals Pro Bowl wide receiver A.J. Green has admitted he allowed his frustration Sunday to get the best of him. He was visibly angry on the sideline during the game in Cleveland.

He was referring to his negative body language while being held in check by Browns top cornerback Joe Haden to the tune of just seven catches for 51 yards and no touchdowns. It marked the second-lowest per-catch average for him in a game in which he totaled seven receptions or more.

"I have to control my emotions and body language better than I did on Sunday," he said per USA Today. "You just have to take a deep breath, relax, and let the game come to you. I was pressing."

Green has cooled considerably since a season opener in which he caught nine passes for 162 yards and two scores. He has just 17 receptions for 138 yards and one score in three games since.

No need to panic with A.J. Green

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(9/29/2013)Bengals receiver A.J. Green had a rough game Sunday in Week 4 at Cleveland, and he has not been a dominant Fantasy option to start the season like most owners expected. Have no fear.

Despite getting 15 targets against the Browns -- and lockdown cornerback Joe Haden -- Green was held to seven catches for 51 yards. This is now two games is his past three with five or less Fantasy points, and he has just three touchdowns on the season.

Green had a tough matchup with Haden in this game, so he was expected to struggle even if he did have a good history against Haden. And the good thing is Green remains heavily targeted.

This was the third time this year where he had at least 13 targets. Green is going to have more big games than not (he had nine catches for 162 yards and two touchdowns in Week 1 at Chicago), and he should get going again in Week 5 against New England.

Don't worry about Green, he'll be fine.

A.J. Green can't break free in loss

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(9/29/2013)The Bengals tried to get A.J. Green involved in Week 4 against the Browns, but he struggled to find room in a 17-6 loss Sunday.

Green was targeted a team-high 15 times, but brought in just seven of those passes. He had a long catch of 16 yards, finishing with just 51 yards and no touchdowns.

Green now has 26 catches through four games, despite being targeted 51 times. He has 300 yards and three touchdowns, though just one has come in the last three games. He will try to get going in Week 5, in what could be a shootout next Sunday against the Patriots.

Joe Haden: "It's not a scared thing" against A.J. Green

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(9/27/2013)Browns top cornerback Joe Haden has had mixed results covering Bengals stud wideout A.J. Green. Green has caught 11 passes for 268 yards and three touchdowns in three head-to-head battles with Haden as the two prepare for a fourth Sunday in Cleveland.

Green expressed wonderment this week that Haden has never been selected to the Pro Bowl. His adversary spoke about the intensity of their competition.

"I'm not gonna just run along with him and try to let him jump over me," he told the Cleveland Plain Dealer. "It's gonna be a really good, intense matchup. It's not a scared things at all. It's gonna be a battle."

Green exploded for seven catches for 135 yards and two touchdowns in their last meeting in October 2012.

A.J. Green faces familiar foe in Week 4

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(9/26/2013)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green has continued his strong play through the first three weeks of the season, a trend he will look to keep going in Week 4 against the Browns.

Green has enjoyed great success through his two-plus seasons in the league, and that has held true against his AFC North foes from Cleveland. In four games against the Browns in his career, Green has at least 100 receiving yards in two, and he scored a touchdown in the other two.

Fantasy owners don't really need many numbers to convince them to start Green on a weekly basis. He's locked into your lineup every week he plays, and that shouldn't change in Week 4 against the Browns.

Touchdown salvages quiet day for A.J. Green

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(9/22/2013)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green was visibly frustrated at times Week 3 against the Packers -- a game in which he caught just four passes for 46 yards and wasn't even targeted by quarterback Andy Dalton until late in the first quarter.

Dalton was under heavy pressure much of the afternoon and didn't get time to throw until the second half, which was about the time linebacker Clay Matthews left with a hamstring injury. All four of Green's catches came thereafter, including 20-yard touchdown grab in the third quarter.

Despite the modest yardage, Green still led the Bengals with eight targets, including six in the second half. He'll be in for a challenge Week 4 at Cleveland, when he'll presumably go up against top cornerback Joe Haden.

A.J. Green is a must-start in Week 3

by Nando Di Fino | Senior Fantasy Writer

(9/19/2013)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green was shut down in Week 2 by the Steelers -- or, more specifically, by the intense coverage of cornerback Ike Taylor. Green's Week 3 matchup against the Packers should see no such limitations.

The Packers have given up the third-most receiving yards in the league through the first two games. Opposing wide receivers have scored the fifth-most Fantasy points against Green Bay, with Anquan Boldin torching the Packers for 208 yards in Week 1 and Pierre Garcon catching eight passes for 143 yards in Week 2. Both receivers also scored touchdowns.

Green is one of the league's elite wideouts, and should shine in Week 3 against this defense. Even if Andy Dalton gets a little erratic with his throws again, Green should see enough passes come his way to produce a game on par with those of Boldin and Garcon.

A.J. Green limited to 41 receiving yards

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(9/17/2013)Bengals wideout A.J. Green caught six passes against the Steelers, but for only 41 yards. Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor blanketed Green all night, and he also was hurt by Andy Dalton's inaccuracy.

Green was targeted a game-high 14 times.

Green, who had nine catches for 162 yards and two touchdowns in the opener, will look to get back to his explosive self in Week 3 against the Packers.

Steelers cornerback has history of limiting A.J. Green

Green certainly ran wild in his previous clash against the AFC North rival. He caught a career-high 10 passes for 116 yards against Pittsburgh last December. But that was achieved with Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor sidelined. Taylor has held Green to eight catches in three games, including a one-catch performance last year in Cincinnati. And Taylor is set to cover Green on Monday night.

Former Bengals cornerback Artrell Hawkins told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that Taylor's skill set matches up well against Green. "A.J. is a highly physically gifted player, but I don't think A.J. understands exactly how to beat Ike," Hawkins said. "There's a system on how to beat Ike. He's such a methodical, solid player. ... He's one of the top five press, man-to-man corners in the league."

Green had no problems against Chicago in the season opener. He snagged nine passes for 162 yards and two scores.

A.J. Green to melt the Steelers?

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(9/12/2013)The Steelers' defense has long been tough but Bengals receiver A.J. Green has been tough on them. He has scored and/or posted 100 yards receiving in each of his four career games against Pittsburgh. That includes a score in a one-catch game in Week 7 of last year and 10 grabs for 116 yards in Week 15.

We know you're starting Green no matter what but thought you'd like to know.

A.J. Green runs past Bears in opener

Green was the Bengals' top offensive weapon, as usual. He was targeted a team-high 13 times, and finished with nine receptions for 162 yards. He scored twice, once on a 2-yard pass from Andy Dalton, and then from 45 yards, both in the first half.

Green will face a familiar foe in Week 2, when the Bengals open their home scheduled against the Steelers. Green had 11 catches for 124 yards and a touchdown in two games against Pittsburgh last season.

A.J. Green draws difficult task

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(9/4/2013)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green will draw a tough assignment against the Bears.

Green will face a club that limited opposing quarterbacks to a 59.1 completion percentage, which was the 10th lowest last year. The Bears also led the league in interceptions. Green will face off against the physical Charles Tillman. Tillman isn't the fastest corner, but he does a great job forcing turnovers.

Green is a Fantasy star, but might struggle in a tough week one matchup.

A.J. Green looks sharp in preseason debut

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(8/25/2013)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green, who missed the first two preseason games with a knee injury, made his preseason debut Saturday night against the Cowboys.

Green played into the third quarter with the first-team offense and nearly caught a touchdown in the right corner of the end zone, but had one foot out of bounds. He was targeted five times and finished with three catches for 42 yards.

A.J. Green should make first preseason appearance Saturday

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(8/22/2013)The Bengals appear ready to let wide receiver A.J. Greentake the field in Saturday's preseason game against Dallas, after being limited by a knee injury in the team's first two preseason contests.

"Chances are you will see A.J. He might be beside me in warm-ups," head coach Marvin Lewis told the Cincinnati Enquirer. "It will be good to at least play a little bit and it will be fun for him. He wants to play."

Green will likely not see as much action as the rest of the first-teamers due to his injury, but it does look like he will be active for the game.

A.J. Green has 'chance' to play Saturday

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(8/20/2013)Bengals wideout A.J. Green and left tackle Andrew Whitworth "have a chance" to play in the team's third preseason game Saturday at Dallas, reports the Cincinnati Enquirer. Knee injuries did not prevent either player from practicing last week and doing drills Monday.

"I know both guys would like to play and I will kind of determine that later in the week," coach Marvin Lewis told the paper.

A.J. Green sits out second preseason game

Green has declared himself 100 percent healthy and took part in full team drills during Thursday's practice. He has yet to play a game this preseason, but could be ready to go on Aug. 24 at Dallas.

A.J. Green goes back to work

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(8/15/2013)A day after declaring himself "back to 100 percent," Bengals receiver A.J. Green took part in full team drills on Thursday at practice according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.

A.J. Green declares himself 100 percent

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(8/14/2013)Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green was not a full participant in practice Wednesday, but that is not because he doesn't think he is ready for it. As he told the Cincinnati Enquirer after practice, he is completely over the hyper-extended knee that has limited him for weeks.

"I am back to 100 percent," Green said. "They just don't want to throw me back just like this. As the days go on I am going to work my way back into them."

Green is planning to play in one preseason game to tune up for the regular season, but it is not clear when. It would seem unlikely he will play Saturday against the Titans, as the team still has two more games left after that.

"I want to play," he said. "It's just a matter of which one. So, we will see what the coaches say. I definitely want to play."

A.J. Green doing individual drills

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(8/14/2013)Nineteen days after he bruised his knee, Bengals wideout A.J. Green returned to a limited practice Wednesday, primarily doing individual drills, reports ESPN's Chris Mortensen. Coach Marvin Lewis has said the team will be cautious with its 25-year-old superstar.

A.J. Green could return to practice Wednesday

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(8/13/2013)Bengals receiver A.J. Green may try to practice Wednesday, reports the team's official website. That would be 19 days after he bruised his knee on the second day of camp.

Green is still not expected to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Titans.

A.J. Green could return to practice this week

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(8/10/2013)Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said Saturday that wide receiver A.J. Green (knee) could return to practice later this week, though the team will take a cautious approach with the 25-year-old.

Green has not practice since July 25 because of a knee bruise. His status remains uncertain for the team's next preseason game on Aug. 17 against Tennessee.

A.J. Green not traveling to Bengals' preseason opener

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(8/4/2013)The knee bruise that's kept A.J. Green from practicing since July 25 also will keep him from traveling with the Bengals to Thursday's preseason game in Atlanta. All signs indicate Cincinnati is merely being cautious with its star wideout.

A.J. Green unlikely for Bengals' preseason opener

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(12:21 pm ET)The knee injury that was supposed to sideline A.J. Green for seven-to-10 days looks like it will linger a little further. Green won't make the trip to Atlanta for the team's first preseason game on Aug. 8 according to the official team website.

The Bengals are actually set to scrimmage against the Falcons prior to the game, meaning Green won't be down there for that either.

A possible return date to practice for Green is Aug. 11 as the Bengals get ready for their second preseason game against the Titans.

A.J. Green won't practice through the weekend

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(7/26/2013)It looks like Bengals receiver A.J. Green will be OK following a mighty tumble in practice Thursday.

Head coach Marvin Lewis called the injury a knee bruise and said Green would miss three days of practice according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. An MRI came back clean.

"A little off balance, just an awkward landing. Good the injury happened now, get time to rest," Green said, adding the injury isn't as bad as the hyper-extended knee suffered in a game against the Steelers in 2011. Green missed 10 days of work following that injury.

Green is a huge part of the Bengals offense as their dominating No. 1 receiver. He caught 97 passes for 1,350 yards and 11 touchdowns last year.

Lewis: A.J. Green should be fine

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(7/25/2013)Bengals coach Marvin Lewis told the official team website that he thinks receiver A.J. Green is "fine," adding that he's getting checked out just to be safe. Green fell hard going for a deep ball in drills Thursday and grabbed his left knee. He got up and walked gingerly to the locker room with trainers.

A.J. Green leaves Bengals practice early

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(7/25/2013)Bengals receiver A.J. Green left practice early Thursday after falling hard to the ground going for a deep ball with cornerback Terence Newman.

Green dominant in Hawaii

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(1/28/2013)Bengals receiver A.J. Green caught three touchdown passes in a losing effort for the AFC in the 2013 Pro Bowl. He led the team with 119 yards on seven catches, grabbing scores from Peyton Manning (6 yards) and Andrew Luck (4 yards and 49 yards).

Green heats up late in playoff loss

by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com

(1/5/2013)Cincinnati wide receiver A.J. Green posted five catches for 80 yards -- all in the second half -- during the Bengals' 19-13 loss at Houston in an AFC Wild Card matchup on Saturday night. Green was surprisingly held without a target during the first half as he was limited by double teams and quarterback Andy Dalton's ineffectiveness -- only the second time in his career he was held without a reception before halftime. He finished with 11 targets from Dalton, including two looks in the end zone. On one of the plays, he appeared to be shaken up while being hit on an incompletion, but remained in the game with no signs of a problem. "We were trying to get some of these other guys going," Dalton said. "I have to do a better job of making sure A.J. gets his catches."

Green ready for Texans rematch

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(1/3/2013)Bengals receiver A.J. Green heads into the Wild Card round of the playoffs at Houston hoping to play at a high level. Green has just one game with double digits in Fantasy points in his past five games, but he should be able to rebound in this matchup. He faces a Texans defense that has allowed nine receivers to reach double digits in Fantasy points since Week 10. Last year, he faced the Texans in the first round of the postseason and was held to five catches for 47 yards at Houston.